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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.66, 545.10 and 272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.66, 545.10 and 272.77 is: 408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.66 : 545.10 = 272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.66/545.10 = 272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.66x = 545.10 × 272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.66x = 148,684.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,684.54/363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.86

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